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Gadzooks

//ɡædˈzuːks// intj

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Intj
  1. 1
    An expression of surprise, shock, etc. archaic

    "“I should explain that among the books that recently arrived at the office was a slim volume from his pen dealing with the Preparatory School and giving it an enthusiastic build-up. The formative years which we spent there, he said, were the happiest of our life.” “Gadzooks!”"

Etymology

Minced form of God's hooks, a reference to the nails of the crucifixion of Christ.

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